# Humbled or heartened? Chelsea beaten at Arsenal

An episode of [Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1488401364), 7 Sep 2026, 48 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/681ccb505acb8b715f1f1330/e/6a9eb5c80c727006153924a3/media.mp3

It’s another defeat for Chelsea at the Emirates, but did Xabi Alonso’s side show they’re closer to Arsenal’s level than they have been in quite a while? Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic’s Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher for company to look back on the 2-1 defeat by the reigning Premier League champions - and look ahead to the visit of Leeds in the third round of the League Cup on Wednesday evening. Plus, Chelsea Women got their WSL off to a frustrating start, held to a 1-1 draw by Aston Villa. And - can you name a player who’s donned the shirt of Chelsea, Leeds - and Everton? HOST: Matt Davies-Adams WITH: Luke Bosher and Liam Twomey PRODUCER: Lucy Oliva Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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